Determining the division of assets in a divorce is difficult and stressful enough, but it is made much more so when one or both spouses dissipates marital assets. Dissipation of marital assets occurs when a spouse transfers community property in an effort to avoid equitable distribution during divorce. Examples of community property assets include physical…
When divorcing, most married spouses with children are familiar with the concept of child support but may not be familiar with the legal guidelines surrounding it, how the specific amount is calculated, whether or not it can change, and for how long it must be paid. Specific child support guidelines vary from state to state…
When you no longer wish to be married to your spouse, there are two options: divorce and annulment. While many people are familiar with what is involved with divorce, people are often not familiar with the particulars of annulment. Annulment is a dissolution of marriage that removes your marriage from the official record – as…
Addiction is a major problem in the United States and no matter what someone is addicted to, it tends to permeate families and societies in a detrimental way. Addiction tends to fall into two categories: chemical and behavioral. Though when many people think of “harmful” addiction they think of things like drugs and alcohol, addiction…
Prenuptial agreements – just those two words can send shivers down the spine of engaged couples. Though a prenup may sound intimidating, cold, and contractual (because it is, after all, a contract), it does not have to be something that intimidates and instills fear. In fact, it is something that is very wise and useful…
Divorce is never easy, regardless of circumstance,. Even the “best” divorces tend to involve some element of anger. Anger is a tricky thing because even if you are not experiencing it now, you never know when it could arise. And, if you have ever been angry, you know that it can be difficult to keep…
Every divorce is different – some have more conflict than others – but even in tense situations, divorce mediation is often preferable to going to court. Choosing meditation does not mean you are giving up too much control to your spouse or compromising on what is fair, it is a way to complete the divorce…
Once you have decided that you want a divorce from your spouse, the next thing you need to do is determine how you want to complete the divorce process. Some people may not even know there is an alternative to a lengthy courtroom battle that is expensive and filled with tension. Not only can you…
Divorce is never an easy decision but once it has been made, you have to decide the type of divorce you want to have. Do you want a long battle in court, filled with tension and anger, or do you want to find the quickest and most peaceful path to divorce possible? Everyone’s situation is…
Though divorce is not new, every divorce is different and there are many different ways to complete your divorce. Which is best for your unique situation will depend on various factors including your relationship dynamic with your spouse, your location, how busy you are, what you budget is, and what your desire outcome is (beyond…
Addiction is one of the hardest things for any individual to overcome and when it impacts your marriage, unfortunately, it frequently leads to divorce. Addiction can take many forms including alcohol, illegal drug addiction, prescription drug addiction, gambling addiction, sex addiction, and more. When a spouse has reached the limits of their ability to stay…
When you have been considering ending your marriage, there may be various reasons holding you back from actually filing for divorce. Divorce is a long, draining, and costly undertaking but if you need to legally define upper relationship and/or family responsibilities, financial obligations, etc. in the interim – for however long that might be –…
